A History Of The Friends In America (1905)

By Allen C. Thomas

Book Overview

""A History of the Friends in America"" is a comprehensive account of the Quaker movement in the United States, written by Allen Clapp Thomas and published in 1905. The book traces the origins of the Friends, also known as the Society of Friends, from their beginnings in England in the 17th century to their establishment in America in the 1680s. Thomas explores the Quaker philosophy and its impact on American society, including their pacifism, anti-slavery stance, and commitment to social justice. The book also delves into the challenges faced by the Friends, such as persecution and discrimination, and their contributions to American politics and culture. With extensive research and detailed analysis, ""A History of the Friends in America"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of the most influential religious movements in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165270889
• ISBN13: 9781165270880
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"